A fuel consumption monitoring system

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of oil consumption monitoring, in particular to an oil consumption monitoring system. The system comprises a processor, a connecting pipe, a sensor, a data collector and a display module; one end of the connecting pipe is used for connecting an oil inlet of an oil tank, the other end of the connecting pipe is used for connecting a sealing cover of the oil tank, and an avoiding hole is arranged on the connecting pipe; the sensor is arranged in the oil tank to collect liquid level information in the oil tank, a connecting line of the sensor passes through the avoiding hole from the inner side of the connecting pipe and is in sealing cooperation with the avoiding hole; the data collector is connected with the sensor and is in communication connection with the processor, so that the liquid level information is transmitted to the processor; the display module is connected with the processor, and the display module is used for visually expressing the liquid level information. The application can obtain relatively accurate monitoring results and can realize lossless installation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of fuel consumption monitoring technology, specifically to a fuel consumption monitoring system. Background Technology

[0002] During equipment operation, continuously obtaining information on the oil level in the tank is crucial for carrying out continuous work. Real-time oil level information helps managers make work arrangements and avoids unexpected production stoppages / shutdowns at important process nodes.

[0003] Existing fuel consumption monitoring systems are divided into two categories. One is direct monitoring, which involves placing a sensor inside the fuel tank to obtain information on the remaining fuel level. However, this type of monitoring system usually requires drilling holes in the fuel tank for sensor installation, which damages the original structure of the equipment. The other is indirect monitoring, but this type of monitoring system obtains fuel level information from the equipment's fuel gauge, which has a certain degree of information error. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a fuel consumption monitoring system that can directly monitor the fuel level in the fuel tank of the equipment to obtain accurate fuel level information without damaging the original structure of the equipment.

[0005] This application is achieved through the following technical solution: A fuel consumption monitoring system, comprising: processor; A connecting pipe, one end of which is used to connect to the oil filling port of the oil tank, and the other end of which is used to connect to the sealing cap of the oil tank. An avoidance hole is provided on the connecting pipe. A sensor is used to be placed in an oil tank to collect liquid level information in the oil tank. The connecting wire of the sensor passes through the clearance hole from the inside of the connecting pipe and is sealed to the clearance hole. A data acquisition device, which is connected to the sensor and communicates with the processor to transmit the liquid level information to the processor; The display module is connected to the processor and is used to visualize the liquid level information.

[0006] The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application solves the problem of the traditional direct monitoring method requiring damage to the fuel tank structure to install the sensor by adding a connecting pipe with a clearance hole between the fuel tank filler port and the sealing cap. At the same time, it overcomes the defect of indirect monitoring that relies on fuel meter data and has a certain degree of error.

[0007] The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application utilizes the fuel tank's inherent filler port as an installation channel. The sensor is introduced into the fuel tank through a connecting pipe, avoiding drilling or opening holes in the fuel tank body. This eliminates the risk of damage to the original structure of the equipment caused by installing the sensor, protects the integrity and sealing of the fuel tank, and achieves non-destructive installation of the monitoring system on the equipment.

[0008] The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application uses a sensor that is directly inserted into the fuel tank to collect liquid level information. The measurement results directly reflect the actual amount of fuel in the tank, effectively avoiding the errors that may be caused by the traditional indirect monitoring method that relies on fuel gauge readings. The monitoring results are relatively accurate and reliable.

[0009] The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application uses a connecting pipe as a sensor mounting carrier and cable channel, with a simple and practical structural design. The connecting wire is led out through the clearance hole and sealed to it, ensuring the overall sealing performance of the fuel tank, effectively preventing oil leakage, and ensuring equipment safety and environmental cleanliness.

[0010] The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application, through the collaborative work of a data acquisition unit, processor, and display module, can collect, process, and intuitively display fuel tank level information in real time. This enables managers to monitor the fuel status of the equipment anytime and anywhere, providing timely and accurate decision-making basis for work planning, fuel replenishment arrangements, and prevention of unexpected downtime due to fuel shortage, thereby improving equipment operation management efficiency and continuity assurance capabilities.

[0011] In some alternative embodiments, the connecting pipe includes: The first section is used to connect to the oil filler port of the oil tank; The second section is rotatably sealed to the first section, and the clearance hole is located on the second section.

[0012] In some alternative embodiments, the sensor's connecting wire is sealed to the outer wall of the second segment using a hot melt adhesive sleeve.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, a limiting component is provided on the second segment, the limiting component being used to interact with the oil filler port of the oil tank to limit the rotation of the second segment.

[0014] In some optional embodiments, the limiting component includes: A rotating rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the second segment; An adsorption element is connected to the other end of the rotating rod and is used to adsorb the oil inlet of the oil tank.

[0015] In some alternative embodiments, the adsorption element is configured as a magnet.

[0016] In some alternative embodiments, the data acquisition unit is configured with a wireless communication module for wireless communication connection with the processor.

[0017] In some alternative embodiments, a battery is also included, with the sensor and the data acquisition module respectively connected to the battery.

[0018] In some alternative embodiments, the battery is equipped with a solar charger.

[0019] In some alternative embodiments, the sensor is configured as an ultrasonic sensor.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following advantages and beneficial effects: 1. The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application uses the fuel tank's inherent fuel inlet as an installation channel. The sensor is introduced into the fuel tank through a connecting pipe, avoiding drilling or opening holes in the fuel tank body. This eliminates the risk of damage to the original structure of the equipment caused by installing the sensor, protects the integrity and sealing of the fuel tank, and realizes non-destructive installation of the monitoring system on the equipment.

[0021] 2. The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application uses a sensor that is directly placed in the fuel tank to collect liquid level information. The measurement results directly reflect the actual amount of fuel in the tank, effectively avoiding the errors that may be caused by the traditional indirect monitoring method that relies on fuel gauge readings. The monitoring results are relatively accurate and reliable.

[0022] 3. The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application uses a connecting pipe as a sensor mounting carrier and cable channel, with a simple and practical structural design; the connecting wire is led out through the clearance hole and sealed to it, ensuring the overall sealing performance of the fuel tank, effectively preventing oil leakage, and ensuring equipment safety and environmental cleanliness.

[0023] 4. The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application, through the coordinated work of the data acquisition unit, processor and display module, can collect, process and intuitively display fuel tank level information in real time, enabling managers to grasp the fuel status of the equipment anytime and anywhere, providing timely and accurate decision-making basis for work plan formulation, fuel replenishment arrangement and prevention of unexpected shutdowns due to fuel shortage, and improving the efficiency of equipment operation management and the ability to ensure continuity. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this application and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the fuel consumption monitoring system provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first section of the connecting pipe provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a front view of the second segment of the connecting pipe provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the second section of the connecting pipe provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] The attached diagram shows the markings and corresponding component names: 1-Processor, 2-Connecting pipe, 21-First mounting slot, 22-Limiting block, 23-Lip seal ring, 24-Second mounting slot, 25-Ball mounting slot, 26-Ball mounting channel, 27-Rotating rod, 28-Adsorption element, 3-Data acquisition unit, 4-Display device, 5-Battery, 6-Solar charger. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are only for explaining this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this application provides a fuel consumption monitoring system, which includes a processor 1, a connecting pipe 2, a sensor, a data acquisition unit 3, and a display module. The processor 1 can be an industrial PLC, an ARM Cortex-M series MCU, an industrial control computer IPC, etc. The connecting pipe 2 can be designed as a round pipe adapted to the fuel tank's filler port. One end of the connecting pipe 2 has an internal thread or a snap-fit ​​structure adapted to the filler port, and the other end of the connecting pipe 2 has an external thread or a snap-fit ​​structure adapted to the fuel tank's sealing cap. One end of the connecting pipe 2 is used to connect to the fuel tank's filler port, meaning that one end of the connecting pipe 2 can be threadedly connected or snap-fitted to the fuel tank's filler port. The other end of the connecting pipe 2 is used to connect to the fuel tank's sealing cap, meaning that the other end of the connecting pipe 2 can be threadedly connected or snap-fitted to the fuel tank's sealing cap. The connecting pipe 2 has a clearance hole, which can be designed as a round hole to allow for clearance. The extension direction of the hole coincides with the radial direction of the connecting pipe 2; the sensor (not shown in the figure) is used to be placed in the oil tank to collect the liquid level information in the oil tank. The sensor can be magnetically adsorbed onto the inner wall of the oil tank. If the oil tank cannot be magnetically adsorbed, an adhesive can be used to adhere the sensor to the inner wall of the oil tank. The sensor can be fitted with a protective shell to prevent it from being corroded by the oil. The sensor's connecting wire passes through the clearance hole from the inside of the connecting pipe 2 and is sealed to the clearance hole; the data acquisition unit 3 is connected to the sensor and communicates with the processor 1 to transmit the liquid level information to the processor 1; the display module is connected to the processor 1 and is used to visualize the liquid level information.

[0028] In this embodiment, during installation, the sensor can first be fixed to the inner wall of the fuel tank. Typically, the fuel tank's filler neck is small, so the sensor can be installed on the inner wall of the filler neck. Alternatively, it can be installed on the inner wall of the fuel tank below the filler neck. One end of the sensor's connecting wire is axially threaded through the connecting pipe 2. In practice, needle-nose pliers or similar tools can be used to connect the connecting pipe 2 to the fuel tank's filler neck. Then, needle-nose pliers or similar tools can be used to thread the end of the sensor's connecting wire through the clearance hole. A sealing cap is then connected to the connecting pipe 2, and the sensor's connecting wire and the clearance hole of the connecting pipe 2 are sealed, for example, using a sealing sleeve. Finally, the sensor's connecting wire is connected to the data acquisition unit 3, and power is supplied to monitor the fuel level in the fuel tank.

[0029] The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application provides a solution to the problem that the traditional direct monitoring method requires damaging the fuel tank structure to install the sensor by adding a connecting pipe 2 with a clearance hole between the fuel tank filler port and the sealing cap. At the same time, it overcomes the defect of indirect monitoring that relies on fuel meter data and has a certain degree of error.

[0030] The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application uses the fuel tank's inherent filler port as an installation channel. The sensor is introduced into the fuel tank through the connecting pipe 2, avoiding drilling or opening holes in the fuel tank body. This eliminates the risk of damage to the original structure of the equipment caused by installing the sensor, protects the integrity and sealing of the fuel tank, and realizes non-destructive installation of the monitoring system on the equipment.

[0031] The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application embodiment uses a sensor directly placed in the fuel tank to collect liquid level information. The measurement result directly reflects the actual amount of fuel in the tank, effectively avoiding the errors that may be caused by the traditional indirect monitoring method that relies on fuel gauge readings. The monitoring result is relatively accurate and reliable.

[0032] The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application embodiment uses the connecting pipe 2 as a sensor mounting carrier and cable channel, with a simple and practical structural design. The connecting wire is led out through the clearance hole and sealed to it, ensuring the overall sealing performance of the fuel tank, effectively preventing oil leakage, and ensuring equipment safety and environmental cleanliness.

[0033] The fuel consumption monitoring system provided in this application embodiment, through the collaborative work of the data acquisition unit 3, the processor 1, and the display module, can collect, process, and intuitively display fuel tank level information in real time, enabling managers to monitor the equipment's fuel status anytime and anywhere. This provides timely and accurate decision-making basis for work plan formulation, fuel replenishment arrangements, and prevention of unexpected shutdowns due to fuel shortages, thereby improving equipment operation management efficiency and continuity assurance capabilities.

[0034] As described above, if the connecting pipe 2 is connected to the oil tank's filler port before the sensor's connecting wire is passed through the clearance hole, there is a risk that the connecting wire may fall into the oil tank due to improper operation. Therefore, it is best to pass the connecting wire through the clearance hole before connecting the connecting pipe 2. The clearance hole on the connecting pipe 2 prevents the connecting wire from falling into the oil tank. However, the connecting pipe 2 may cause the connecting wire to become tangled during rotation. Therefore, in some optional embodiments, the connecting pipe 2 includes a first section and a second section; the first section is used to connect to the oil tank's filler port, that is, the first... The inner side of one end of the first section is machined with an internal thread or a snap-fit ​​structure adapted to the oil filling port; the second section is rotatably sealed to the first section, meaning that the second section and the first section can rotate relative to each other. The clearance hole is located on the second section, so that when the connecting wire is passed through the clearance hole and the first section is rotated to connect the connecting pipe 2 to the oil filling port, the second section can remain fixed. This avoids the problem of the connecting wire getting tangled when connecting the connecting pipe 2. The outer side of the second section away from the first section can be machined with an external thread or a snap-fit ​​structure adapted to the sealing cover of the oil tank to form a connection with the sealing cover.

[0035] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, an annular first mounting groove 21 is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the first section, and a ball mounting groove 25 is also formed on the outer peripheral wall of the first section. The ball mounting groove 25 has a certain length in the axial direction of the first section and is connected to the first mounting groove 21. A limit block 22 is connected to the first mounting groove 21 by bolts. The inner hole of the second section is a stepped hole, and an annular countersunk groove is formed on the step. A lip seal 23 is installed in the countersunk groove. The lip seal 23 is adapted to the end face of the first section. An annular second mounting groove 24 is formed on the inner wall of the large diameter section of the second section, and a ball mounting channel 26 is also formed on the inner wall of the large diameter section. The ball mounting channel 26 is connected to the second mounting groove 24. The ball mounting channel 26 is an arc-shaped groove, and the maximum groove width of the arc-shaped groove is smaller than the diameter of the ball. The second segment is fitted onto the first segment so that the end face of the first segment mates with the lip seal 23. The positions of the first mounting groove 21 and the second mounting groove 24 correspond, and the positions of the ball mounting channel 26 and the ball mounting groove 25 correspond. Multiple balls are placed between the first mounting groove 21 and the second mounting groove 24 through the ball mounting groove 25. The limiting block 22 is placed into the ball mounting groove 25 and the limiting block 22 is slid so that one end face of the limiting block 22 becomes part of the groove wall of the first mounting groove 21. The limiting block 22 is fixed by bolts.

[0036] In some optional embodiments, the sensor's connecting wire is sealed to the outer wall of the second section by a hot melt adhesive sleeve; the hot melt adhesive sleeve provides a good seal for the clearance hole, preventing the oil in the tank from evaporating from the clearance hole.

[0037] During equipment operation, vibrations generated by the equipment may cause the second section to rotate unexpectedly, resulting in the connecting line swaying. This could potentially affect the positional stability of the sensor inside the tank. To address this issue, in some optional embodiments, a limiting component is provided on the second section. This limiting component interacts with the oil filling port of the tank to restrict the rotation of the second section. That is, after connecting the connecting pipe 2 to the oil filling port of the tank, the limiting component can fix the first and second sections relatively, thereby preventing the second section from rotating unexpectedly on the first section, ensuring the positional stability of the sensor inside the tank, and thus ensuring the accuracy of the monitoring data.

[0038] In some optional embodiments, the limiting component includes a rotating rod 27 and an adsorption member 28; one end of the rotating rod 27 is rotatably connected to the second segment; the adsorption member 28 is connected to the other end of the rotating rod 27, and the adsorption member 28 is used to adsorb the oil filling port of the oil tank.

[0039] In this embodiment, an adsorption element 28 is used to limit the relative rotation of the first segment and the second segment, which is simple in structure and easy to operate.

[0040] In some alternative embodiments, the adsorption element 28 is configured as a magnet; that is, the first end of the connecting tube 2 is a tube body that can be magnetically adsorbed, and the second section can also be designed as a tube body that can be magnetically adsorbed. In this way, after rotating the rotating rod 27, the adsorption element 28 can also be adsorbed on the second section to achieve the state maintenance of the limiting component, which facilitates the relative rotation of the first section and the second section.

[0041] In some optional embodiments, the data acquisition unit 3 is equipped with a wireless communication module to wirelessly connect with the processor 1; that is, the processor 1 and the data acquisition unit 3 can be arranged in different locations to facilitate remote monitoring by management personnel. The display module is arranged in the same place as the processor 1 to visualize the oil quantity information in a timely manner, which is convenient for management personnel to observe.

[0042] In some optional embodiments, a battery 5 is also included, with the sensor and data acquisition module respectively connected to the battery 5.

[0043] In this embodiment, the sensor and data acquisition module use independent power supplies, which do not consume the power of the device. That is, the circuit inside the device is not externally connected, and the original circuit layout of the device is not damaged, which is conducive to the non-destructive installation of the monitoring system. In other embodiments, if the installation space is limited, the power supply module box in the original device can also be used to power the sensor and data acquisition module.

[0044] In some optional embodiments, the battery 5 is equipped with a solar charger 6; the solar charger 6 is a commonly used charging module in the prior art, such as a solar photovoltaic panel, which means that a solar photovoltaic panel module is mounted on the battery 5. It will not be described in detail here. By arranging the solar charger 6, the battery 5 can be eliminated from replacement, so that the battery 5 can continuously and effectively provide power, thereby improving the ease of use of the monitoring system.

[0045] In some alternative embodiments, the sensor is configured as an ultrasonic sensor.

[0046] The specific embodiments described above illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of this application is presented in conjunction with some embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this application are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the application in conjunction with embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived based on the claims of this application. To provide a thorough understanding of this application, many specific details are included in the above description. This application may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this application, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0047] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters in the above figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the figures, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this application, it should be noted that unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A fuel consumption monitoring system, characterized in that, include: Processor (1); Connecting pipe (2), one end of the connecting pipe (2) is used to connect to the oil filling port of the oil tank, and the other end of the connecting pipe (2) is used to connect to the sealing cover of the oil tank. The connecting pipe (2) is provided with a clearance hole. The sensor is used to be placed in the oil tank to collect the liquid level information in the oil tank. The connecting wire of the sensor passes through the clearance hole from the inside of the connecting pipe (2) and is sealed to the clearance hole. A data acquisition unit (3) is connected to the sensor and communicates with the processor (1) to transmit the liquid level information to the processor (1). The display module is connected to the processor (1) and is used to visualize the liquid level information.

2. The fuel consumption monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting pipe (2) includes: The first section is used to connect to the oil filler port of the oil tank; The second section is rotatably sealed to the first section, and the clearance hole is located on the second section.

3. The fuel consumption monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sensor's connecting wire is sealed to the outer wall of the second section using a hot melt adhesive sleeve.

4. The fuel consumption monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second segment is provided with a limiting component, which interacts with the oil filling port of the oil tank to limit the rotation of the second segment.

5. The fuel consumption monitoring system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting component includes: Rotating rod (27), one end of which is rotatably connected to the second segment; Adsorption element (28) is connected to the other end of the rotating rod (27). The adsorption element (28) is used to adsorb the oil inlet of the oil tank.

6. The fuel consumption monitoring system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adsorption element (28) is configured as a magnet.

7. The fuel consumption monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data acquisition unit (3) is equipped with a wireless communication module to wirelessly connect with the processor (1).

8. The fuel consumption monitoring system according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a storage battery (5), and the sensor and the data acquisition unit (3) are respectively connected to the storage battery (5).

9. The fuel consumption monitoring system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The battery (5) is equipped with a solar charger (6).

10. The fuel consumption monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor is configured as an ultrasonic sensor.

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